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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.71, 4,575.38 and 2,529.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.71, 4,575.38 and 2,529.39 is: 3,489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.71 : 4,575.38 = 2,529.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.71/4,575.38 = 2,529.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.71x = 4,575.38 × 2,529.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.71x = 11,572,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572,907.77/3,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.27

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